Guide to traveling to the Czech Republic

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CZECH REPUBLIC DATA

Capital	prague (See map.)
Languages	Czech
Currency	czech crown
Visa?	Nope
Voltage	230 volts
Frequency	50Hz
Plug	Type E

Czech Republic General Information

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to the Czech Republic or covid requirements Czech Republic, so we recommend you to check what is needed to travel to prague or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Guide to travel to the Czech Republic entry requirements

These are the Czech Republic entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• Have health insurance, as there is no free care for foreigners.
• Having family, work or financial ties in the place of origin will allow immigration personnel to be convinced that you will return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.
• You are required to notify your presence in the Czech Republic with the Foreigners Police Department within three business days of your entry into the Czech Republic.

Important notes:

• The requirements and documents indicated above may be demanded by the immigration authority, even if the person arrives in the Czech Republic only in transit to another country of the European Union.

Guide to travel to the Czech Republic requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the Czech Republic exit requirements:

Carry your valid passport.

Customs information Czech Republic

• If you enter with more than $10,000 US dollars or its equivalent in other currencies, you must report it to the immigration authorities at the time of your arrival or departure from that country.
• Drugs of all kinds (including cannabis) are absolutely prohibited.
• Do not transport protected animal or plant species.
• Do not transport imitations or piracy.
• Piracy is prohibited and the goods are seized and subject to fines.
• Some goods are subject to particular restrictions, such as medicines and food products.
• The Czech customs authorities apply strict regulations regarding the temporary import or export of items such as: firearms, antiques, medicines, office equipment, among others

Czech Republic local currency

• The legal tender in the Czech Republic is the czech crown («Kč», CZK). This is the only currency accepted in shops, restaurants and service stations. However, some private establishments also receive euros and US dollars (consider that the exchange rate will very possibly be lower than in exchange houses).
• Traveler’s checks are generally not accepted and are not recommended. Likewise, it must be anticipated that in many establishments, including restaurants, credit cards are not accepted.
• The value added tax, as a general rule, is 10%, 15% and 21% depending on the products or services in question. If you are traveling to the Czech Republic as a tourist, it is possible to carry out the VAT refund process at the airport, before your departure.
• Take note that pesos are not accepted in any establishment, banks do not accept pesos, nor do exchange houses.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad.

Czech customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit czech republic.

Is it safe to travel to the Czech Republic?

Prague is a safe city, however, and to avoid being a victim of theft, check that your bags and backpacks are well closed, keep them in front of your body and watch them at all times, do not leave them unattended to take pictures.

• Although the Czech Republic is a very safe country, in recent times there have been many cases of theft of bags and documents, in which tourists are the victims. Therefore, certain precautions must be taken to avoid being a victim of theft:
• Always keep your valuables like passport, money, credit cards and other identification in a safe place.
• Never carry all your money and cards together.
• Always keep your personal and identity objects with you.
• It is recommended to have a digitized copy of your passport and birth certificate.
• Always keep your suitcases, bags or other personal belongings in sight, especially in places with a large flow of people.
• Do not accept help from unknown people or unsolicited help.
• Likewise, always remain attentive and do not neglect your suitcases, bags or other personal belongings at any time, especially in places with a large flow of people, such as restaurants, the airport, train stations or public transport during peak hours, since which are spaces in which pickpockets operate most frequently.

Czech Republic Laws

• Public transport is very efficient and works based on trust in people. There are no turnstiles or controls and the driver trusts that whoever gets on has paid the ticket. Therefore, you must have a pass or ticket that must be validated only once at the beginning of the trip, regardless of whether multiple means are used for the duration of the pass or ticket. Make sure you always have your ticket. If an inspector randomly stops you to carry out a review and you do not have the corresponding ticket, you will have to pay fines that are usually very high.
• Illicitly transporting psychotropic substances is typified as a serious crime.
• The Czech Republic has a zero tolerance policy for drinking and driving, and this measure is strictly enforced.
• Making noise during night hours (between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.) is considered an offence, so neighbors can call the police. For this violation, the fine can be up to 5,000 Czech crowns (approximately $4,300 MXN).
• Avoid participating in street fights or riots in bars or nightclubs.
• If you are suspected of having committed a crime, the Czech authorities are empowered to proceed with your “preventive arrest”, which can last up to 48 hours, with the possibility of extension by a judge. Therefore, it is recommended that you conduct yourself in accordance with the law and not participate in events or altercations that may lead to your arrest by the authorities.
• Do not accept to transport packages or orders from unknown people.
• It is recommended that you always carry a copy of your passport with a visa on hand during your stay in the Czech Republic, as well as obtain a copy of them and keep it in a safe place.

Other recommendations in a guide to travel to the Czech Republic

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to the Czech Republic, so that they can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in the Czech Republic, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to traveling to the Czech Republic.

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